Hormonal Headaches Explained
Understanding hormonal headaches reveals that they are most prevalent when both estrogen and progesterone levels are low, particularly during the early days of the menstrual cycle. This insight challenges the common misconception that high estrogen causes these headaches. By recognizing the hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle, women can better manage and potentially prevent these headaches.In this clip
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Related Questions
What day of the menstrual cycle is progesterone high and then decreases?
Do hormone-related headaches occur because of the drop in hormone levels after menopause or because hormone levels become consistently low? If the low hormone level is the problem, should headaches be worse or more frequent after menopause since only the fluctuations are removed?